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Product Review: Tokico HTS Damper - IS F

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Old 01-13-11, 11:03 PM
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i heard that if u install is250/350 struts on a f u gotta revalve the strut to take the weight or something like that or else its goin to pop on u fast
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Originally Posted by flipside909
That's very true.

It's all about maximum tire patch contact to the ground. Having the most super stiff suspension doesn't mean best handling/fastest track times. Traction/grip is key.
it's all about the nut behind the wheel!!!
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Originally Posted by 96817isf
i heard that if u install is250/350 struts on a f u gotta revalve the strut to take the weight or something like that or else its goin to pop on u fast
It's not the weight that's the problem. That's all supported by the spring. You need to revalve match the spring rate, and obviously the ISF rates are higher. When you have a stiffer set of springs, it has the potential to absorb more energy. The dampers merely controls the energy/oscillation, so if you do not have enough damper force for a stiffer spring, you'll end up bouncing around.
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Has anyone else tried these? If so, what's your thoughts...
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Great review. Eager to hear more reviews and perspectives. Also, is there any noticeable drop with these?
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Originally Posted by ES3
Great review. Eager to hear more reviews and perspectives. Also, is there any noticeable drop with these?
The shocks themselves are pattered after the factory shock body. So no there is no kind of drop from the shock assy themselves whatsoever. The aftermarket lowering springs you choose will dictate the drop.
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Any new testimonials for these?
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The suspension on my '08 ISF is probably about due for replacement since it has 75K on it, and I want to replace them with something economical since I may not have the car much longer (eyeing a Telsa!). Has anyone else tried these yet? This review by Flipside is still the only feedback I've seen on them, which is surprising to me since they've been out for several years now.
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How does these compare to BC Racing + Swift Spring? I really missed the ride comfort upgrading to the ISF from the IS 350 - even with the updated ISF 2012 suspension. After a year with BCR + Swift, I just feel the coilovers feel cheap in the ride comfort.
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With the roads being as smooth as they are in AZ I wouldn't mind going a bit stiffer in fact. I want less roll in the corners while on the track,
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I randomly stumbled upon this thread out of just curiousity considering the factory struts are made by tokico.

Anyone rocking these nowadays or has this product kind of fallen to the way side?
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